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November 07, 2006

La Liga Team of week 9

Once again our team of the week features Kanoute and Diego Milito in attack. Freddi Kanoute is enjoying some of the finest form of his career and at 31 years of age it is long overdue. When he left the premiership there was a feeling that he would be suited to the pace of the game in Spain and it looks as if he has finally settled in after a disappointing first season. Kanoute was instrumental in Sevilla’s 2-0 win over Osasuna at the weekend and with 8 goals in 9 matches he has a claim on the Pichichi. With a goal and an assist it was a good weekend for Freddie and a very good weekend for the new league leaders Sevilla.

Kanoute is joined in Attack by Diego Milito who scored a stunning goal against Getafe at the weekend. He arrived on loan at Zaragoza just over a year ago and is earning a name for himself after initially being remembered as ‘Gabi’s brother. Gabi, meanwhile, also makes it into our team of the week.

We’ve been a bit adventurous this week and stuck Celta Vigo’s Nene, technically a striker, in an attacking midfield slot. The 25 year old Brazillian stole the limelight from compatriot Ronaldo in Celta’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid. He managed to start and finish a counter attack and forced a penalty from Casillas on Sunday. He has bags of skill and pace to burn, Keep an eye out for him in the future.